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Get Ready for the Greenest Holiday Ever!

November 29, 2009 in Holiday, Holiday Gift Guide by Jennifer | No comments

No matter what winter holidays you celebrate it’s easy to green them up. Before we kick off the 2009 winter holiday season this December I thought we’d look back at some of the best green home holiday tips from last year. Then stay tuned for brand new holiday tips over the next couple of weeks.

greenest holiday ever

GREEN HOLIDAY BASICS

TREATS & GIFTS!

SPICE UP YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

PLAN AHEAD

Also as you start thinking about the new year consider a Ban on Paper Calendars.

The Greenest Christmas Tree

November 28, 2008 in Holiday by Jennifer | No comments

Now that Thanksgiving is officially over, you may be thinking about getting your Christmas tree. But which tree is the best green choice?

Your best bet – a living Christmas tree:

Living Christmas trees are great because you can celebrate with them, then plant them. Need help?

Go organic:

There are Organic Christmas tree farms now, and we all know that pesticide free is the best way to go, if you have the option.

Artificial Christmas trees vs. real Christmas trees…

When it comes to this battle, real trees almost always win. It seems fishy, I know, but cutting down a tree is more eco-friendly than an artificial tree. Why? Artificial trees are usually made from non-renewable plastics; some containing PVC. The toxins and other nasty chemicals used to create artificial trees make them a poor green decision. Also, real trees can be mulched and used in the garden or used for heat where as artificial trees cannot easily be recycled; in some cases, they can’t be recycled at all.

Have a tree-free holiday:

You can celebrate without a tree. There are plenty of ways to bring some pine fresh love into your home sans an entire tree. Consider wreaths made from gathered fallen forest branches, or a tabletop decor item made from swags of tree, pine cones, and berries. Your kids can even use recycled paper to create a fun pretend tree on the wall.

Coming up: I’ll be posting some eco-friendly Christmas tree decorating ideas – stay tuned!

Seven Tips for A Greener Holiday Season

November 20, 2008 in Holiday by Jennifer | No comments

Anyone can green up the holiday season. Try these easy seven tips out…

  1. Make homemade eco friendly gifts instead of buying new, overpriced, bad for the environment gifts.
  2. Use LED lighting for all your holiday needs. LED tree lights, LED house lights, and special LED accessory lights.
  3. Use recycled wrapping paper for gifts. You can even make your own with homemade paper, old newspaper, or last year’s wrap. After festivities recycle the wrap again.
  4. Make it an earth friendly year by buying fewer overall gifts. Make time for your family and friends vs. purchasing products for them. I suggest a nature walk. Think it’s too cold? Read, 25 Reasons To Get Outside During Winter for ideas.
  5. Have a tree-free year, or at least learn more about the best Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree options.
  6. Host an Eco-Friendly Winter Party — Save Heat and Save Money!
  7. Green your holiday baking – use organic ingredients and eco-safe bake ware. No time to bake? Find the most Amazing Organic Holiday Cookies.

To learn more about green holiday tips related to Christmas, check out this book review; Green Christmas.

[top image via Holiday LEDs]